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k - - I y TUB HOME PAPER. 8 p. m. Tomorrow for Pennsylvania. For the People of Plttaton and Vicinity. Pair tonight and cooler; Thursday, Partly cloudy and cooler. ALL TEE HOME NEWS. 1MTTST0N, PA., AUC 29, .905. 8 P. {, BOYCOH IS LESS. t AT PORTSMOUTH Versaries'Htj'jhe field of battle ami upon the sou tlje.v bud realized in advance tbnt peace i*»nid be obtained In no other way. They bad Warned their goveminent. 1'resident Roosevelt hud also, it is believed, advised Japan that it was better to meet the Iliujsinn position tliun to tuke the responsibility of continuing the war for the purpose of collecting tribute. The mikado at the session of the cabinet und elder statesmen on Monday had sanctioned the linal concession. wKK 2 V *T-'cD Mm )/$%%&&jgpfjjfc' M t ATTACKS THIRTEEN HURT. I Pri'*lClcDitt. JUiU'lif'll AViiukl Expel from the Union Tlumt* *vlio Issue Frifml" nh-nt CrrtMicaten? i President JoHn VRBled from his -fixed speecSes at a meeting hold at TIazleton oh Monday night, at which time he attacked the members of the miners' examining boards, who are guilty of Issuing fraudulent certificates and said that he would expel them from the union and bring them Into everlasting disgrace If wlthing his power to do so. Victims of a Trolley Acci- Business Suffers Only in Shanghai. dent in JiTew York. MERCHANTS REPENT CARS WERE WRECKED. Japanese Yield on All Disputed Points. When Baron Komura yielded the rest was mere child's play. Articles 10 and 11 (interned warships and the limitation of Itussia's sea power in the far east) were withdrawn. Japan agreed that only that portion of the Chinese Eastern railroad south of Changtu, the position occupied by Oyama, should be ceded to Japan. Both sides, once the deadlock was broken, wanted a "just and lasting" pence, and In that spirit it was decided to practically Heutrulize Sakhalin, each country binding itself not.to fortify its half of the island and Japan assuming an obligation not to fortify La Perouse strait between Sakhalin and Ilokkaido, which would bar Kussia's commercial route to the Pnciflc.Many Passengers Had JTar- Foreigners Believe that Cli- His denunciation of those guilty of the offense was blistering and left no doubt In the minds of his hearers as to his feelings on the subject. As In his speech at Wllkesbarre, In which Mine Inspector Martin was attacked President Mitchell prefaced hts remarks by stating that he was moved to vary from his usual custom of confining his speeches strictly to organization matters only by the urgent necessity of the case. row Escapes. max Has Passed. SAKHALIN TO BE DIVIDED New York, Aug. 30.—Thirteen persons were hurled headlong last night, when open trolley car No. 8in ran at express speed down the hill that stretches for ten blocks southward from One hundred and Seventeenth street on Amsterday avenue and crushed into the rea.r end of open car No. 2,500 that had stopped at One Hundred and Sixty-third street. Peking, Aug. 30.—The American boycott. u linost overshadows the pence negotiations as a topic of interest in China. Accounts reaching Peking from trading centers indicate that the movement attained its greatest strength early in August and since then has been decreasing. Not a Kopeck ef Indemnity to Be Paid. Nowhere except In Shanghai has American business received a serious blow. The boycott would have been equally successful In Tientsin, which Is a distributing market for American goods, second only to Shanghai, but for the determined repression of Yuan Shi Kal, who is almost the only Chinese viceroy really ruling his own prov- That the leader of the mine workers hopes to form a labor trust among the mine workers was also clearly shown in the course of his address. He stated that the coal operators are able to fix the price upon coal so that the consumer must pay it or go without, and he said that it should be the Ideal labor condition; a condition whereby the laboring man would be enabled to state the price for his labor and tell the operators to take the labor at that price or do without It. The leading car was almost lifted from the track. Its rear pialf&rm and the overhang of the roof were crumpled like cardboard. DUE TO MB. ROOSEVELT'S EFFORTS The motorman of the rear car, Bernard MoCa/be, was flung headlong over his own dashboard, to land head first against the rear windows of the forward car. His weight broke through them, and he dropped an unconscious heap on the floor among a lot. of squirming passengers. M. Witte Is Overjoyed at the Outcome, Which Was Totally Unexpected. Pays Glowing Tribute to the President—Mikado's Magnanimity In the Cause of Peaco Praised on All Sides. Formal Treaty to Bo Framed at Once. The plenipotentiaries went further. They decided to add a new clause in the nature of a broad provision for neutral commercial privileges, by which each country will secure for the other the benefit of the "most favored na.lon" clause and the "open door." The new treaty will therefore be a wonderfully friendly document of character almost to raise the suspicions that the two countries have not negotiated peace, but have concluded the basis of a future alliance. There is, however, no evidence, as rumored, that any secret clauses are to be appended to the preseut treaty. Ince. The 1'ckiiiK government, in response to Minister KockhiU's representations, Issued Instructions to provincial officials which reiul well, but which the officials construe with the belief that the government sympathizes with the sentiment In favor of the exclusion of American goods, although obliged formally to oppose the method of its expression. He vera 1 minor officials are implicated iu the movement in Shanghai, and Its leader holds the rank of taotai. The government might punish them by depriving them of honors, according to the Chinese custom, if it were iu earnest. His face, hands, arms and lens were cul, and he is supposed to have been Injured Internally. Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. SO.—Precisely in the moment wheu pessimists, big and little—particularly the little oneslooked to see the collapse of President Roosevelt's now historic efforts to end the war in the Jar east they wore crowned with success beyond the brightest expectation of the most persistent optimist, when the Japanese, chivalrously waiving their superior advantages in the present stage of the Manchurian campaign and gallantly blotting out of their memories for the time their conspicuous successes of the past year and more on land and sea met the Russians more than hulfway in concessions that resulted in reference of ull the clauses to experts on international law for the merely formal conclusion of the peace pact. BARON KENTARO KANEKO, JAPANESE STATESMAN, STUDYING AMERICA. Proposals for furnishing stove, nut and pea coal to the Pittston city schools will be received by the secretary of "the Board of Control not later than Monday, Sept. 4, 1A05. Address all bids to l*ro|MDsals for Coal, The fender of the rear car, which hit the other, rebounded and then hit It again, being crumpled Into a shapeless mass of Iron. The front platform and part of the roof were smashed. Strange to say, not one of the forty passengers In this car, which had acted like a battering ram in striking the other, were harmed. Baron Kaneko, who recently gave a banquet in New York to Baron Koniura and his associates, has been In America for some time studying our business and economic systems, has given out many interviews relative to the Russo-Japanese war and has sought to foster closer trade relations between America aud Japan. The baron was educated at Harvard. A. LANGAX, Secretary Before leaving the conference building felicitations were exchanged with the president at Both Baron Komura and MP Witte telegraphed. The former cogiucd himself to apprising Mr. Roosevdff of the conditions upon which peace had been concluded. M. Wltte, more expansive, frankly laid his tribute at the president's feet. In his message he said: "History will ascribe to you the glory for the [ieace of Portsmouth" and adding the expression of Russia's hearty appreciation of the president's "generous initiative." Mr. Roosevelt replied with words of thanks and congratulation.30a3 Pittston, Pa. BOY'S NARROW ESCAPE STRIKE IS POSSIBLE. EMBALMED MEAT CASES OPERATORS' POSITION. In Hands of Agitators. Fell Under Car But Managed to Save Himself. Electrical Workers Talk of Given in a Dispatch From Many Important merchants who embarked in the boycott now repent of the scheme, but it lias passed beyond their control into the hands of agitators, the majority of whom are students, many recently returned from Japan and some from America, who relate at meetings and iu newspapers stories of outrages received at the hands of American immigration officials. The agitators are active principals iu the central and southern cities. Over 100 Prosecutions Havs a Labor Fight. Been Started Potts ville. Six Year Old Boy With Remarkable Skilled Employes of All Klcetrle C'oai- State Health Ollicials are Behind the Will Not Accede to the Union's l)e- Xervo— Foot Was Terribly Crusli- panlos |n Two Valleys Want a Russia's legal representative, Professor de Maartens, aud Japan's attorney. Mr. Dennison. have yet to bend their minds on the technicalities of verbiage in rounding out the document, but to all Intents und to all practical purposes the treaty of Washington is a living fact and an eternal monument to the humane greatness of Theodore Roosevelt.mauds Unless the Public is Will- lYoseciitloiis, and Will Ask That C•C1 hut lie Never Cried—Little Substantial liaise In Wage* the Full I'Cnalty be lni|MDscd ing to iiu Increase of Fifty Fellow Was a Foreigner and Other Concessions— —Five Cases In Luzerne Cents Per Ton and Accident Occurred Final Answer Was to M. Witte Dazed. County For Cop I. They have abandoned the original demand that Chinese students aud merchants be admitted as freely' to America as those of other nationalities and now are demanding the unrestricted entry of all Chinese. They argue that if this movement succeeds the same coercion may be employed against Canada, Australia, Java aud all countries In which Chinese live. at the Seneca Ilave Been Hc- Then began the jubilation. M. Witte und Baron de Rosen returned to the hotel for luncheon. The Japanese had remained at the conference hall to lunch with Mr. Perry. The news that peuee lift (I been ooncltiilwJ had preceded the Russian plenipotentiaries, aud such scenes of wild rejoicing have never been before witnessed in the state of New Hampshire as greeted them upon their arrival at the hotel. M. Witte, dazed at the sudden and happy termination of tiie conference, was fairly overpowered by the tremendous ovation he received. He could only express his gratitude by shaking the baud of everybody and in response to the volley of questions fired at him us to the terms murmur, "We pay not a kopeck, and we get half of Sakhalin." Later in his room, when he hud partially recovered himself, he declared that he could not have dreamed of such a victory—for that he regards it as a diplomatic triumph of the first magnitude lie makes no attempt to conceal. And that is the general verdict here. The Russians are overjoyed at the result. "We have had our Liaoyaugs and Mukdens on land," they say, "and our Teushimns on sea, but the Japanese have had their Portsmouth." (Continued on Page Three.) Harrlshurg, Pa.. Aug. 2!D.—It is announced by the State Dairy and Pood Department that since the adoption by the last Legislature of the act to prohibit the adulteration of meat 107 prosecutions have been entered against packers, butchers and retail dealers in fresh meats, sausage, bologna and Hamburg steak. These prosecutions have been apportioned among the counties as follows: "The Coal Trust will not accede to President John Mitchell's demand for an eight-hour day at the mines unless' the public Is willing to pay an additional 50 cents a ton «~i coal. A Pottsvllle dispatch today says Breaker CelveU Today A six-year-old child with nerve that would do credit to a mart was found standing clone to the Seneca breaker, in Upper Pittston, about 8 o'clock this morning with his left foot terribly crushed close to the ankle. In spite of his condition and the pain he must have been suffering the boy was not crying, nor did he give visible sign of pain. In fact, he made no attempt to show his condition to the man who found him and the latter would have paid no attention to the child If he did not see blood streaming from his foot and a pained look on his face. There is a possibility that a strike of all the skilled electrical workers of this region may be called in the near future as the retCuU dvmuiil made by them recently for a substantial increase In wages. This strike, if it is declared, would affect telephone companies and the various electric lighting employes in the Wyomlhg and Lackawanna valleys. It would Include both electricians and linemen. The demand put forth by the men is a fixed salary of $3 per day for a nine hour day, also time and a half for work on holidays: There are also minor demands, all of which were formulated In a communication sent to the various employers In the region mentioned. Yesterday, at noon, was given as the time limit for an answer to the demands. Whether the swers of the companies' were sent In within the limit Is not known, as the employes have so far refused to give out any official statement. It Is said with some authority that they contemplate a strike if they do not receive better conditions than at present.End Sudden and Dramatic. This Happy conclusion of the conference, which a week ago would have been shipwrecked hud it not been for the heroic Intercession of President Roosevelt, was sudden and dramatic. "Under no circumstances will It concede recognition of the miners' union, if such recognition Involves the collection by the company of the miners' clues to the union from the wages of the employes. Native newspapers, which have become Influential only since the Hoxer uprising and the number whereof Is multiplying, are a powerful factor in fanning tlic agitation. Russia refused to budge from the ultimatum Emperor Nicholas had given to President Roosevelt through Ambassador .Meyer. No indemnity under any guise, but an agreement to divide Sakhalin and reimburse Japan for the maintenance of the Russian prisoners were his lust words. They had been repeatedly reiterated in M. Witte's instructions, and in the form of a written reply to the Japanese compromise proposul of last Wednesday they were delivered to Baron Komura yesterday morning. Westmoreland, 7; Beaver, 3; Lackawanna. 1; Allegheny, 10; Huntingdon. 4; Blair, 7; Warren, 8; Indiana, 4; Mifflin, S; McKean, 1; Somerset, 2; Venango, 4; Frantylin, 5; Luzerne. 5; Clearfield. 8; Washington, 5; Centre, fi; Dauphin, 17: York, 2; total, 107. "This statement is made semi-olHcially, and it is understood reflects the attitude of the presidents of the anthracite roads, notwithstanding President llaer's recent declaration that there will be no strike. An official of the Lehigh Valley Coal company said today: "The demand of President Mitchell for an eight-hour day may seem to the public not too onerous for the companies to accede, in view of the fact that miners on contract never work more than eight hours. Best informed foreigners believe that the boycott has passed Its climax and will gradually subside, that the cessation of orders for American goods is merely temporary and that a decrease of orders now will result in n corresponding Increase later In tile year. The boy was first seen by an employe of the breaker. The latter was walking along outside one of the small office buildings about the breaker when he noticed the child standing In a peculiar position near the wall. At first he did not notice anything unusual about his appearance, but, glancing toward the boy's feet, he noticed that one of them was bleeding profusely. On second look he noticed that the child was evidently In pain. This list is exclusive of a large number of cases pending In Philadelphia. Many other prosecutions are to follow In various parts of the state. The reports of the chemists show In a majority of instances the use of boracic acid, sulphites,, etc. The purpose has been not only to "preserve" the meats, but frequently to make stale meat appear as If good, restoring the color and hiding the odor of decomposition." 'As a matter of fact, however, it would involve the addition of threequarters of a day's pay every week to all employes of the mines, with the exception of contract miners, who are a relatively unimportant factor. Impetus to American Trade. The principal piece goods merchants of Shanghai telegraphed to Viceroy Yuan Sha Kai proposing to have Tientsin consignments shipped directly "to Tientsin instead of through Shanghai, as heretofore, and requesting him to take moastires to stop the boycott thereof, and Yuau's civil administrator Issued a proclamation accordingly. M. Witte went to the conference declaring he wan powerless to change the dot of an "1" or the cross of a "t" In his instructions. Emperor Nicholas' word hud been given not only to him, but to President Roosevelt, the lieud of a foreign state. When Huron Komura therefore tirst offered the new basis of compromise outlined in previous dispatches—the complete renunciation of indemnity, coupled with a proposition for the redemption of Sakhalin at a price to be iixed by a mixed tribunal consisting of representatives of the neutral powers. In fact if not in words the solution offered by President Roomvelt—M. Witte again returned a non possuiuus. It was what M. Witte termed In a previous interview a "psychological moment." Under the new law the penalty for adulterating meat Is $100 and costs. Dr. Warren says he will ask the full penalty In all cases. " 'It would involve between $5,000,- 000 and $11,000,000 in additional wage* every year, and would make absolutely necessary an Increase in the price of coal, if mining is to be continued at a He carried him Into a building where a cursory examination showed that the foot was very badly mangled. It was learned that the boy lived In a small house near the breaker, but on the opposite side of the Lehigh Valley tracks. His name was James Dubus. and he Is of Polish parentage. His mother was notified of the accident and the colliery ambulance sent for. The child was sent to the hospital where an 'examination revealed that the accifii lit was of a serious nature. The flesh was very badly crushed and the .bone was smashed. It Is likely that the member will have to be amputated. The employes have formed Into an association in the general movement for improved conditions, being affiliated with the national electrical workers' union. One of the national officers will be consulted before any radical action will be taken by the men. Xo Requisition for Jameson, profit The end of the Itusso-Japanese war by opening Manchuria would give an impetus to American trade. That country has been practically closed to Imports throughout the war largely because the armies monopolized all means of transportation. SAVED PASSENGERS. Lansing, Mich., Aug. 30.—Gover- Governor Warner today refused a reouisition for Archibald Y. Jameson, wanted by the authorities of Williumsport, Pa., for alleged fraudulent misrepresentation on the sale of certain stocks and bonds. The governor was convinced that the Pennsylvania people were merely trying to collect a civil debt. " 'Recognition of the union would absolutely crush out the non-unionists, and compel a large body of men who have heretofore been loyal to the operators to either join Mr. Mitchell's organization or quit the region. The operators could not afford to treat these men this way.' " 1 tut is Was 'Necessary to Wreck a freight Train in Order to Avoid Court Martial for Captain Young. Washington, Aug. 30.—Secretary Bonaparte has ordered a court martial to try Captain Luclen Young, of the Bennington, for neglect of duty. Collision, Must American goods sold in China are handled by British and German firms on commission, and the bulk of the losses falls on them. What is considered the greatest significance of the boycott Is the possibility of future use of this method of coercion if the first attempt succeeds. An eastbound freight train was wrecked at Tyrone to avert a collision with the New York and St. I.Couis express. The freight had orders to stop at Tyrone until the express passed but failed to do so. Lever man Joshua Thompson, at the Tyrone tower, knowing the express was due, ran the freight on a siding. The engine demolished the tower and plunged Into a ditch. Ten ears were wrecked, hut the express escaped. "A rumor has been current for some time that an attempt would be made to get an eight-hour day and to obtain recognition of the union, but we do not believe that any action will be tnken by the men. They ought to be glad to sign their agreement with us over again next April, if the companies are willing. Now, the company men work ten hours a day, and the contract miners five to six. In settling difficulties of this sort with the men, however, each company must act for itself." Palace For Miss Roosevelt. It is not known that any person saw the accident. It seems certain however that It was caused by a car, probably one of the small mine cars. It Is possible that the accident occurred on the Valley railroad as it was necessary for the child to cross the main tracks in order to reach the breaker. He must have had a narrow escape from death. Komura Gave Wa^ Peking, Aug. HO. — Officialdom is greatly interested in the coming visit of Miss Alice Roosevelt. The dowager empress is preparing a palace for Miss Roosevelt's reception and will invite her to stop there as her guest. Low Prices Prevail At The Magnet M. Witte did not tiinch. lie expected a rupture, and, as he expressed it ufterward, he was stunned by what happened. Baron Komura gave way on all the disputed points. With the prescience that has enabled the Japuncse to gauge the mentul processes of their ad- Few enterprises of great labor oi hazard would be undertaken If tv*%ad not the power of magnifying the ad vantages we expect from them.—John son. Money to loan. G. B. Thompson, Our full line of summer goods Tinning and Plumbing; at Ash's. reduced one-half. You take ad- PITIABLE CASE. UNPROFITABLE WORK. BUSINESS CHANGE. PITTSTON WON. GLASS REUNION. WRECK ON CENTRAL. vantage of It; never mind us. ScllOOlllUtteS of 1 lot children's ribbed fast black hose, double heel and toe, never sold for less than 15c; our price now 5 cents. Wllkeabarre Woman. Destitute and III, •Ihiiios Munley lias Hard Proposition M. Y«mDcii Closes Confectionery Store Part)' of Singers From This City Cap- Mrs. SelialTer, or Fust Freight Train Was. Derailed Near Has Been Without Attention l'or in Vine Street Sewer on Aceouiit at 115 North Main—Storeroom turetl a Singing Prize at Moun- Hrooklyn, Entertained at Home White Ilaveu, Mocking Both Four Years. of Hock, Leased by Clothing Firm. tain Park. of llor Parents in Falls. Tracks. 1 lot 20 and 60c chomsetten reduced to 15 and 35c. M. Yaseen, who has conducted an ice crcfttn and confectionery store In the Stroh building, at 9!D North Main street, has decided tu retire from the retail business at that storeroom. Mr. Yaseen will in the future devote considerable attention to the wholesale trade, ill which he has built up quite a business in the manufacture of ice cream and candy. The building at 113 and 113 1-2 North Main, opposite Ferry bridge, which he has occupied as a fruit stand and wholesale warehouse, will be remodeled. One side ■will be devoted to the confectionery business, and the other storeroom will be used as a jewelry store, in which business Mr. Yaseen has had a lifelong experience. Parsons Odd Fellows held a picnic at Mountain Park yesterday and one of the interesting features was a musical competition of male double quartettes. The selection for competition was "The Bridge," and the prize was $20. Two parties entered the contest, the Excelsiors, of Wilkesbarre, and a Pittston party led by Prot. D. C. Thomas and composed of the following singers: D. C. Thomas and F. Weisearger, first bass; John Oravull and S. M. Carr, second bass; Armin Fedden and William Matthews, first tenors; David Tudor and Edres Jones, second tenors. Prof. Henry Harrios, of West Pittston, was the adjudicator. The adjudicator said that the Pittston singers sang with much feeling and were perfectly in tune throughout the entire composition, but the first tenors of the Excelsior Quartette had the misforturte to-get out of tuno Just at the beginning of their rendition and the prize was accordingly awarded to the Pittston party. A reunion of the schoolmates of Mrs. Jacob Schaffer, nee Laura Zimmerman, of Brooklyn, N. Y„ was held at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Zimmerman, at Falls, Pa., on Thursday of last week. A pleasant social visit was enjoyed by the guests, reminiscences of school days helping to pass the time. Ail of those present participated In a programme of music, singing, recitations, etc. After an excellent dinner had been servde by Mrs. Zimmerman, the company indulged in out-door games, including an exciting game of foot ball, In which a number of star plays were chalked down to the credit of certain members of the team. Among those in attendance'wero Mrs. Fred. Reeves, Mrs. Lee Pursell, Mrs. I. Kresge, Mrs. F. Holgate and* Mrs. Louis Barlow, all of this place, and Mrs. Dr. Decker, of FaetoryviUe. A fast eastbound Jersey Central freight was derailed between White Haven and Leslie's Run, yesterday afternoon about 4:30, completely blocking both tracks. The accident, it is thought, was caused by a broken flange on a car wheel. Several ca.rs were crushed and both of the main tracks were considerably damaged. The large steam derrick and wreck crew were brought to the scene from Mauch Chunk and in a short while had the tracks cleared. No one was injured. The evening passenger train .from New York and Philadelphia was run over the Lehigh Valley tracks between Penn Haven and Laurel Hun. Children's seersucker, chambray and gingham dresses, nicely trimmed, a fresh new stock, worth 50c, 75c and 11.00, re-, duced to 25c, 35c and 50c. Mrs. Bertels, of the Wllkesbarre United Charities, was notified yesterday of an exceptionally distressing case of destitution and Illness. She Investigated and discovered that a woman had been lying ill In bed for four years without medical attention, while her home was in a filthy condition. Mrs. Bertels reported that the case was one of the most pitiable that she had ever seen. The woman was Mrs. Charles Gabowskl, of 278 North River street. She Is a Lithuanian, only 37 years of age. Her husband Is a miner, but he has been working only part of the time and the family is In destitute circumstances. Four years ago the woman gave birth to a child, which soon died." Complications set in, but no physician was called, the woman trying to care for herself, In order to save expense. The woman has not left her bed since the birth of her child four years ago and her condition Is such that she cannot live more than a few days. The situation at the house was learned by the authorities only by accident. Prompt steps were taken by Mrs. Bertels to cleanse the house, alleviate the sufferings of the woman and food and clothing for the family^ Former Councilman James Munley, of Searle street, is having anything but a pleasant experience with city contracting. Mr. Munley was some tiime ago awarded a contract for the sewering of Vine street. His bid was $788.80. Mr. Munley started to fulfill his contract but had scarcely started work when he struck rock. Within a week after excavating was commenced giant powder was brought into play and it has been In almost constant use since. As the work proceeds the rock is found in greater quantities and in places ,lt has been necessary for him to blast to a depth of several feet. The sewer requires some deep digging on account of the heavy pitch o fthe road In places and this 'has added to the difficulty of the work. In addition to his other troubles Mr. Munley was the victim of the heavy rain of a few days ago, which filled much of the excavation and made it necessary to do a part of the work twice. It has been estimated by competent judges that Mr. Munley's loss will amount to several hundred dollars. Mr. Munley has no redress for his difficulties. The contract which he executed called specifically for a total price and all the bids were made out on that basis. 1 .lot ladies' ribbed 10c vests reduced one-half, now 5c. Corsets worth 50c, 75c and |1 now 45c. Open work linen stand covers and pillow shams, a large line from 25c. 1 lot cotton batts, the large 8c size, sale price 5c. ' 1 lot 20c 8unbonnets, neatly trimmed, your choice now 10c. Fiendish Suffering Men's and boys' fancy shirts, worth 39c and 48c, all nice and clean now 25c. The storeroom at 95 North Main has been leased to Cohen two young men from Philadelphia, \who will take possession next week. They will occupy the place with a custom tailoring and clothing busi- Is often caused by sores, ulcers and cancers, that eat a way your skin. Wm. Bedell, of Flat Rock, Mich., says: "I have used Bucklen's Arnica Salve, for ulcers, sores and cancers. It is the best healing dressing I ever found." Soothes and heals cuts, burns and scalds. 25c at Wm. C. Price's, Chas. Waters' and Geo. D. Stroh's, West Pittaton, drug stores; guaranteed. Ladles' gingham aprons from 10a Soothing anil Cooling. The salve that heals without a scar Is DeWltt's Witch Hazel Salve. No remedy effects such speedy relief. It draws out Inflammation, soothes, cools and heals all cuts, burns and bruises. A sure cure for pilea and skin diseases. DeWltt's is the only genuine Witch Haxle Salve. Beware of counterfeits they are dangerous. Sold by T, J. Yates. ' ness. tie MAGNET, Fine Line of New llueldngs juRt received; also new line of handbags. Clara Wagner's, 28 S. Main St. Nothing too difllcult for us in the repair line. GARRISON. 3? S. Main St. We (Jive Red Slur Stamps with all purchases. Full supply fresh meats. HALLOCK'S. j. Lowest price on fresh meat. Fine home killed cattle. CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET. Houses and lota for sale on monthly installments. O. B. Thompson.
Object Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, August 30, 1905 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1905-08-30 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Language | English |
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Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
Contributing Institution | West Pittston Public Library |
Sponsorship | This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education. |
Description
Title | Pittston Gazette |
Masthead | Pittston Gazette, August 30, 1905 |
Subject | Pittston Gazette newspaper |
Description | The collection contains the archive of the Pittston Gazette, a northeastern Pennsylvania newspaper published from 1850 through 1965. This archive spans 1850-1907 and is significant to genealogists and historians focused on northeastern Pennsylvania. |
Publisher | Pittston Gazette |
Physical Description | microfilm |
Date | 1905-08-30 |
Location Covered | United States; Pennsylvania; Luzerne County; Pittston |
Type | Text |
Original Format | newspaper |
Digital Format | image/tiff |
Identifier | PGZ_19050830_001.tif |
Language | English |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/ |
Contact | For information on source and images, contact the West Pittston Public Library, 200 Exeter Ave, West Pittston, PA 18643. Phone: (570) 654-9847. Email: wplibrary@luzernelibraries.org |
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Full Text | k - - I y TUB HOME PAPER. 8 p. m. Tomorrow for Pennsylvania. For the People of Plttaton and Vicinity. Pair tonight and cooler; Thursday, Partly cloudy and cooler. ALL TEE HOME NEWS. 1MTTST0N, PA., AUC 29, .905. 8 P. {, BOYCOH IS LESS. t AT PORTSMOUTH Versaries'Htj'jhe field of battle ami upon the sou tlje.v bud realized in advance tbnt peace i*»nid be obtained In no other way. They bad Warned their goveminent. 1'resident Roosevelt hud also, it is believed, advised Japan that it was better to meet the Iliujsinn position tliun to tuke the responsibility of continuing the war for the purpose of collecting tribute. The mikado at the session of the cabinet und elder statesmen on Monday had sanctioned the linal concession. wKK 2 V *T-'cD Mm )/$%%&&jgpfjjfc' M t ATTACKS THIRTEEN HURT. I Pri'*lClcDitt. JUiU'lif'll AViiukl Expel from the Union Tlumt* *vlio Issue Frifml" nh-nt CrrtMicaten? i President JoHn VRBled from his -fixed speecSes at a meeting hold at TIazleton oh Monday night, at which time he attacked the members of the miners' examining boards, who are guilty of Issuing fraudulent certificates and said that he would expel them from the union and bring them Into everlasting disgrace If wlthing his power to do so. Victims of a Trolley Acci- Business Suffers Only in Shanghai. dent in JiTew York. MERCHANTS REPENT CARS WERE WRECKED. Japanese Yield on All Disputed Points. When Baron Komura yielded the rest was mere child's play. Articles 10 and 11 (interned warships and the limitation of Itussia's sea power in the far east) were withdrawn. Japan agreed that only that portion of the Chinese Eastern railroad south of Changtu, the position occupied by Oyama, should be ceded to Japan. Both sides, once the deadlock was broken, wanted a "just and lasting" pence, and In that spirit it was decided to practically Heutrulize Sakhalin, each country binding itself not.to fortify its half of the island and Japan assuming an obligation not to fortify La Perouse strait between Sakhalin and Ilokkaido, which would bar Kussia's commercial route to the Pnciflc.Many Passengers Had JTar- Foreigners Believe that Cli- His denunciation of those guilty of the offense was blistering and left no doubt In the minds of his hearers as to his feelings on the subject. As In his speech at Wllkesbarre, In which Mine Inspector Martin was attacked President Mitchell prefaced hts remarks by stating that he was moved to vary from his usual custom of confining his speeches strictly to organization matters only by the urgent necessity of the case. row Escapes. max Has Passed. SAKHALIN TO BE DIVIDED New York, Aug. 30.—Thirteen persons were hurled headlong last night, when open trolley car No. 8in ran at express speed down the hill that stretches for ten blocks southward from One hundred and Seventeenth street on Amsterday avenue and crushed into the rea.r end of open car No. 2,500 that had stopped at One Hundred and Sixty-third street. Peking, Aug. 30.—The American boycott. u linost overshadows the pence negotiations as a topic of interest in China. Accounts reaching Peking from trading centers indicate that the movement attained its greatest strength early in August and since then has been decreasing. Not a Kopeck ef Indemnity to Be Paid. Nowhere except In Shanghai has American business received a serious blow. The boycott would have been equally successful In Tientsin, which Is a distributing market for American goods, second only to Shanghai, but for the determined repression of Yuan Shi Kal, who is almost the only Chinese viceroy really ruling his own prov- That the leader of the mine workers hopes to form a labor trust among the mine workers was also clearly shown in the course of his address. He stated that the coal operators are able to fix the price upon coal so that the consumer must pay it or go without, and he said that it should be the Ideal labor condition; a condition whereby the laboring man would be enabled to state the price for his labor and tell the operators to take the labor at that price or do without It. The leading car was almost lifted from the track. Its rear pialf&rm and the overhang of the roof were crumpled like cardboard. DUE TO MB. ROOSEVELT'S EFFORTS The motorman of the rear car, Bernard MoCa/be, was flung headlong over his own dashboard, to land head first against the rear windows of the forward car. His weight broke through them, and he dropped an unconscious heap on the floor among a lot. of squirming passengers. M. Witte Is Overjoyed at the Outcome, Which Was Totally Unexpected. Pays Glowing Tribute to the President—Mikado's Magnanimity In the Cause of Peaco Praised on All Sides. Formal Treaty to Bo Framed at Once. The plenipotentiaries went further. They decided to add a new clause in the nature of a broad provision for neutral commercial privileges, by which each country will secure for the other the benefit of the "most favored na.lon" clause and the "open door." The new treaty will therefore be a wonderfully friendly document of character almost to raise the suspicions that the two countries have not negotiated peace, but have concluded the basis of a future alliance. There is, however, no evidence, as rumored, that any secret clauses are to be appended to the preseut treaty. Ince. The 1'ckiiiK government, in response to Minister KockhiU's representations, Issued Instructions to provincial officials which reiul well, but which the officials construe with the belief that the government sympathizes with the sentiment In favor of the exclusion of American goods, although obliged formally to oppose the method of its expression. He vera 1 minor officials are implicated iu the movement in Shanghai, and Its leader holds the rank of taotai. The government might punish them by depriving them of honors, according to the Chinese custom, if it were iu earnest. His face, hands, arms and lens were cul, and he is supposed to have been Injured Internally. Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. SO.—Precisely in the moment wheu pessimists, big and little—particularly the little oneslooked to see the collapse of President Roosevelt's now historic efforts to end the war in the Jar east they wore crowned with success beyond the brightest expectation of the most persistent optimist, when the Japanese, chivalrously waiving their superior advantages in the present stage of the Manchurian campaign and gallantly blotting out of their memories for the time their conspicuous successes of the past year and more on land and sea met the Russians more than hulfway in concessions that resulted in reference of ull the clauses to experts on international law for the merely formal conclusion of the peace pact. BARON KENTARO KANEKO, JAPANESE STATESMAN, STUDYING AMERICA. Proposals for furnishing stove, nut and pea coal to the Pittston city schools will be received by the secretary of "the Board of Control not later than Monday, Sept. 4, 1A05. Address all bids to l*ro|MDsals for Coal, The fender of the rear car, which hit the other, rebounded and then hit It again, being crumpled Into a shapeless mass of Iron. The front platform and part of the roof were smashed. Strange to say, not one of the forty passengers In this car, which had acted like a battering ram in striking the other, were harmed. Baron Kaneko, who recently gave a banquet in New York to Baron Koniura and his associates, has been In America for some time studying our business and economic systems, has given out many interviews relative to the Russo-Japanese war and has sought to foster closer trade relations between America aud Japan. The baron was educated at Harvard. A. LANGAX, Secretary Before leaving the conference building felicitations were exchanged with the president at Both Baron Komura and MP Witte telegraphed. The former cogiucd himself to apprising Mr. Roosevdff of the conditions upon which peace had been concluded. M. Wltte, more expansive, frankly laid his tribute at the president's feet. In his message he said: "History will ascribe to you the glory for the [ieace of Portsmouth" and adding the expression of Russia's hearty appreciation of the president's "generous initiative." Mr. Roosevelt replied with words of thanks and congratulation.30a3 Pittston, Pa. BOY'S NARROW ESCAPE STRIKE IS POSSIBLE. EMBALMED MEAT CASES OPERATORS' POSITION. In Hands of Agitators. Fell Under Car But Managed to Save Himself. Electrical Workers Talk of Given in a Dispatch From Many Important merchants who embarked in the boycott now repent of the scheme, but it lias passed beyond their control into the hands of agitators, the majority of whom are students, many recently returned from Japan and some from America, who relate at meetings and iu newspapers stories of outrages received at the hands of American immigration officials. The agitators are active principals iu the central and southern cities. Over 100 Prosecutions Havs a Labor Fight. Been Started Potts ville. Six Year Old Boy With Remarkable Skilled Employes of All Klcetrle C'oai- State Health Ollicials are Behind the Will Not Accede to the Union's l)e- Xervo— Foot Was Terribly Crusli- panlos |n Two Valleys Want a Russia's legal representative, Professor de Maartens, aud Japan's attorney. Mr. Dennison. have yet to bend their minds on the technicalities of verbiage in rounding out the document, but to all Intents und to all practical purposes the treaty of Washington is a living fact and an eternal monument to the humane greatness of Theodore Roosevelt.mauds Unless the Public is Will- lYoseciitloiis, and Will Ask That C•C1 hut lie Never Cried—Little Substantial liaise In Wage* the Full I'Cnalty be lni|MDscd ing to iiu Increase of Fifty Fellow Was a Foreigner and Other Concessions— —Five Cases In Luzerne Cents Per Ton and Accident Occurred Final Answer Was to M. Witte Dazed. County For Cop I. They have abandoned the original demand that Chinese students aud merchants be admitted as freely' to America as those of other nationalities and now are demanding the unrestricted entry of all Chinese. They argue that if this movement succeeds the same coercion may be employed against Canada, Australia, Java aud all countries In which Chinese live. at the Seneca Ilave Been Hc- Then began the jubilation. M. Witte und Baron de Rosen returned to the hotel for luncheon. The Japanese had remained at the conference hall to lunch with Mr. Perry. The news that peuee lift (I been ooncltiilwJ had preceded the Russian plenipotentiaries, aud such scenes of wild rejoicing have never been before witnessed in the state of New Hampshire as greeted them upon their arrival at the hotel. M. Witte, dazed at the sudden and happy termination of tiie conference, was fairly overpowered by the tremendous ovation he received. He could only express his gratitude by shaking the baud of everybody and in response to the volley of questions fired at him us to the terms murmur, "We pay not a kopeck, and we get half of Sakhalin." Later in his room, when he hud partially recovered himself, he declared that he could not have dreamed of such a victory—for that he regards it as a diplomatic triumph of the first magnitude lie makes no attempt to conceal. And that is the general verdict here. The Russians are overjoyed at the result. "We have had our Liaoyaugs and Mukdens on land," they say, "and our Teushimns on sea, but the Japanese have had their Portsmouth." (Continued on Page Three.) Harrlshurg, Pa.. Aug. 2!D.—It is announced by the State Dairy and Pood Department that since the adoption by the last Legislature of the act to prohibit the adulteration of meat 107 prosecutions have been entered against packers, butchers and retail dealers in fresh meats, sausage, bologna and Hamburg steak. These prosecutions have been apportioned among the counties as follows: "The Coal Trust will not accede to President John Mitchell's demand for an eight-hour day at the mines unless' the public Is willing to pay an additional 50 cents a ton «~i coal. A Pottsvllle dispatch today says Breaker CelveU Today A six-year-old child with nerve that would do credit to a mart was found standing clone to the Seneca breaker, in Upper Pittston, about 8 o'clock this morning with his left foot terribly crushed close to the ankle. In spite of his condition and the pain he must have been suffering the boy was not crying, nor did he give visible sign of pain. In fact, he made no attempt to show his condition to the man who found him and the latter would have paid no attention to the child If he did not see blood streaming from his foot and a pained look on his face. There is a possibility that a strike of all the skilled electrical workers of this region may be called in the near future as the retCuU dvmuiil made by them recently for a substantial increase In wages. This strike, if it is declared, would affect telephone companies and the various electric lighting employes in the Wyomlhg and Lackawanna valleys. It would Include both electricians and linemen. The demand put forth by the men is a fixed salary of $3 per day for a nine hour day, also time and a half for work on holidays: There are also minor demands, all of which were formulated In a communication sent to the various employers In the region mentioned. Yesterday, at noon, was given as the time limit for an answer to the demands. Whether the swers of the companies' were sent In within the limit Is not known, as the employes have so far refused to give out any official statement. It Is said with some authority that they contemplate a strike if they do not receive better conditions than at present.End Sudden and Dramatic. This Happy conclusion of the conference, which a week ago would have been shipwrecked hud it not been for the heroic Intercession of President Roosevelt, was sudden and dramatic. "Under no circumstances will It concede recognition of the miners' union, if such recognition Involves the collection by the company of the miners' clues to the union from the wages of the employes. Native newspapers, which have become Influential only since the Hoxer uprising and the number whereof Is multiplying, are a powerful factor in fanning tlic agitation. Russia refused to budge from the ultimatum Emperor Nicholas had given to President Roosevelt through Ambassador .Meyer. No indemnity under any guise, but an agreement to divide Sakhalin and reimburse Japan for the maintenance of the Russian prisoners were his lust words. They had been repeatedly reiterated in M. Witte's instructions, and in the form of a written reply to the Japanese compromise proposul of last Wednesday they were delivered to Baron Komura yesterday morning. Westmoreland, 7; Beaver, 3; Lackawanna. 1; Allegheny, 10; Huntingdon. 4; Blair, 7; Warren, 8; Indiana, 4; Mifflin, S; McKean, 1; Somerset, 2; Venango, 4; Frantylin, 5; Luzerne. 5; Clearfield. 8; Washington, 5; Centre, fi; Dauphin, 17: York, 2; total, 107. "This statement is made semi-olHcially, and it is understood reflects the attitude of the presidents of the anthracite roads, notwithstanding President llaer's recent declaration that there will be no strike. An official of the Lehigh Valley Coal company said today: "The demand of President Mitchell for an eight-hour day may seem to the public not too onerous for the companies to accede, in view of the fact that miners on contract never work more than eight hours. Best informed foreigners believe that the boycott has passed Its climax and will gradually subside, that the cessation of orders for American goods is merely temporary and that a decrease of orders now will result in n corresponding Increase later In tile year. The boy was first seen by an employe of the breaker. The latter was walking along outside one of the small office buildings about the breaker when he noticed the child standing In a peculiar position near the wall. At first he did not notice anything unusual about his appearance, but, glancing toward the boy's feet, he noticed that one of them was bleeding profusely. On second look he noticed that the child was evidently In pain. This list is exclusive of a large number of cases pending In Philadelphia. Many other prosecutions are to follow In various parts of the state. The reports of the chemists show In a majority of instances the use of boracic acid, sulphites,, etc. The purpose has been not only to "preserve" the meats, but frequently to make stale meat appear as If good, restoring the color and hiding the odor of decomposition." 'As a matter of fact, however, it would involve the addition of threequarters of a day's pay every week to all employes of the mines, with the exception of contract miners, who are a relatively unimportant factor. Impetus to American Trade. The principal piece goods merchants of Shanghai telegraphed to Viceroy Yuan Sha Kai proposing to have Tientsin consignments shipped directly "to Tientsin instead of through Shanghai, as heretofore, and requesting him to take moastires to stop the boycott thereof, and Yuau's civil administrator Issued a proclamation accordingly. M. Witte went to the conference declaring he wan powerless to change the dot of an "1" or the cross of a "t" In his instructions. Emperor Nicholas' word hud been given not only to him, but to President Roosevelt, the lieud of a foreign state. When Huron Komura therefore tirst offered the new basis of compromise outlined in previous dispatches—the complete renunciation of indemnity, coupled with a proposition for the redemption of Sakhalin at a price to be iixed by a mixed tribunal consisting of representatives of the neutral powers. In fact if not in words the solution offered by President Roomvelt—M. Witte again returned a non possuiuus. It was what M. Witte termed In a previous interview a "psychological moment." Under the new law the penalty for adulterating meat Is $100 and costs. Dr. Warren says he will ask the full penalty In all cases. " 'It would involve between $5,000,- 000 and $11,000,000 in additional wage* every year, and would make absolutely necessary an Increase in the price of coal, if mining is to be continued at a He carried him Into a building where a cursory examination showed that the foot was very badly mangled. It was learned that the boy lived In a small house near the breaker, but on the opposite side of the Lehigh Valley tracks. His name was James Dubus. and he Is of Polish parentage. His mother was notified of the accident and the colliery ambulance sent for. The child was sent to the hospital where an 'examination revealed that the accifii lit was of a serious nature. The flesh was very badly crushed and the .bone was smashed. It Is likely that the member will have to be amputated. The employes have formed Into an association in the general movement for improved conditions, being affiliated with the national electrical workers' union. One of the national officers will be consulted before any radical action will be taken by the men. Xo Requisition for Jameson, profit The end of the Itusso-Japanese war by opening Manchuria would give an impetus to American trade. That country has been practically closed to Imports throughout the war largely because the armies monopolized all means of transportation. SAVED PASSENGERS. Lansing, Mich., Aug. 30.—Gover- Governor Warner today refused a reouisition for Archibald Y. Jameson, wanted by the authorities of Williumsport, Pa., for alleged fraudulent misrepresentation on the sale of certain stocks and bonds. The governor was convinced that the Pennsylvania people were merely trying to collect a civil debt. " 'Recognition of the union would absolutely crush out the non-unionists, and compel a large body of men who have heretofore been loyal to the operators to either join Mr. Mitchell's organization or quit the region. The operators could not afford to treat these men this way.' " 1 tut is Was 'Necessary to Wreck a freight Train in Order to Avoid Court Martial for Captain Young. Washington, Aug. 30.—Secretary Bonaparte has ordered a court martial to try Captain Luclen Young, of the Bennington, for neglect of duty. Collision, Must American goods sold in China are handled by British and German firms on commission, and the bulk of the losses falls on them. What is considered the greatest significance of the boycott Is the possibility of future use of this method of coercion if the first attempt succeeds. An eastbound freight train was wrecked at Tyrone to avert a collision with the New York and St. I.Couis express. The freight had orders to stop at Tyrone until the express passed but failed to do so. Lever man Joshua Thompson, at the Tyrone tower, knowing the express was due, ran the freight on a siding. The engine demolished the tower and plunged Into a ditch. Ten ears were wrecked, hut the express escaped. "A rumor has been current for some time that an attempt would be made to get an eight-hour day and to obtain recognition of the union, but we do not believe that any action will be tnken by the men. They ought to be glad to sign their agreement with us over again next April, if the companies are willing. Now, the company men work ten hours a day, and the contract miners five to six. In settling difficulties of this sort with the men, however, each company must act for itself." Palace For Miss Roosevelt. It is not known that any person saw the accident. It seems certain however that It was caused by a car, probably one of the small mine cars. It Is possible that the accident occurred on the Valley railroad as it was necessary for the child to cross the main tracks in order to reach the breaker. He must have had a narrow escape from death. Komura Gave Wa^ Peking, Aug. HO. — Officialdom is greatly interested in the coming visit of Miss Alice Roosevelt. The dowager empress is preparing a palace for Miss Roosevelt's reception and will invite her to stop there as her guest. Low Prices Prevail At The Magnet M. Witte did not tiinch. lie expected a rupture, and, as he expressed it ufterward, he was stunned by what happened. Baron Komura gave way on all the disputed points. With the prescience that has enabled the Japuncse to gauge the mentul processes of their ad- Few enterprises of great labor oi hazard would be undertaken If tv*%ad not the power of magnifying the ad vantages we expect from them.—John son. Money to loan. G. B. Thompson, Our full line of summer goods Tinning and Plumbing; at Ash's. reduced one-half. You take ad- PITIABLE CASE. UNPROFITABLE WORK. BUSINESS CHANGE. PITTSTON WON. GLASS REUNION. WRECK ON CENTRAL. vantage of It; never mind us. ScllOOlllUtteS of 1 lot children's ribbed fast black hose, double heel and toe, never sold for less than 15c; our price now 5 cents. Wllkeabarre Woman. Destitute and III, •Ihiiios Munley lias Hard Proposition M. Y«mDcii Closes Confectionery Store Part)' of Singers From This City Cap- Mrs. SelialTer, or Fust Freight Train Was. Derailed Near Has Been Without Attention l'or in Vine Street Sewer on Aceouiit at 115 North Main—Storeroom turetl a Singing Prize at Moun- Hrooklyn, Entertained at Home White Ilaveu, Mocking Both Four Years. of Hock, Leased by Clothing Firm. tain Park. of llor Parents in Falls. Tracks. 1 lot 20 and 60c chomsetten reduced to 15 and 35c. M. Yaseen, who has conducted an ice crcfttn and confectionery store In the Stroh building, at 9!D North Main street, has decided tu retire from the retail business at that storeroom. Mr. Yaseen will in the future devote considerable attention to the wholesale trade, ill which he has built up quite a business in the manufacture of ice cream and candy. The building at 113 and 113 1-2 North Main, opposite Ferry bridge, which he has occupied as a fruit stand and wholesale warehouse, will be remodeled. One side ■will be devoted to the confectionery business, and the other storeroom will be used as a jewelry store, in which business Mr. Yaseen has had a lifelong experience. Parsons Odd Fellows held a picnic at Mountain Park yesterday and one of the interesting features was a musical competition of male double quartettes. The selection for competition was "The Bridge," and the prize was $20. Two parties entered the contest, the Excelsiors, of Wilkesbarre, and a Pittston party led by Prot. D. C. Thomas and composed of the following singers: D. C. Thomas and F. Weisearger, first bass; John Oravull and S. M. Carr, second bass; Armin Fedden and William Matthews, first tenors; David Tudor and Edres Jones, second tenors. Prof. Henry Harrios, of West Pittston, was the adjudicator. The adjudicator said that the Pittston singers sang with much feeling and were perfectly in tune throughout the entire composition, but the first tenors of the Excelsior Quartette had the misforturte to-get out of tuno Just at the beginning of their rendition and the prize was accordingly awarded to the Pittston party. A reunion of the schoolmates of Mrs. Jacob Schaffer, nee Laura Zimmerman, of Brooklyn, N. Y„ was held at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Zimmerman, at Falls, Pa., on Thursday of last week. A pleasant social visit was enjoyed by the guests, reminiscences of school days helping to pass the time. Ail of those present participated In a programme of music, singing, recitations, etc. After an excellent dinner had been servde by Mrs. Zimmerman, the company indulged in out-door games, including an exciting game of foot ball, In which a number of star plays were chalked down to the credit of certain members of the team. Among those in attendance'wero Mrs. Fred. Reeves, Mrs. Lee Pursell, Mrs. I. Kresge, Mrs. F. Holgate and* Mrs. Louis Barlow, all of this place, and Mrs. Dr. Decker, of FaetoryviUe. A fast eastbound Jersey Central freight was derailed between White Haven and Leslie's Run, yesterday afternoon about 4:30, completely blocking both tracks. The accident, it is thought, was caused by a broken flange on a car wheel. Several ca.rs were crushed and both of the main tracks were considerably damaged. The large steam derrick and wreck crew were brought to the scene from Mauch Chunk and in a short while had the tracks cleared. No one was injured. The evening passenger train .from New York and Philadelphia was run over the Lehigh Valley tracks between Penn Haven and Laurel Hun. Children's seersucker, chambray and gingham dresses, nicely trimmed, a fresh new stock, worth 50c, 75c and 11.00, re-, duced to 25c, 35c and 50c. Mrs. Bertels, of the Wllkesbarre United Charities, was notified yesterday of an exceptionally distressing case of destitution and Illness. She Investigated and discovered that a woman had been lying ill In bed for four years without medical attention, while her home was in a filthy condition. Mrs. Bertels reported that the case was one of the most pitiable that she had ever seen. The woman was Mrs. Charles Gabowskl, of 278 North River street. She Is a Lithuanian, only 37 years of age. Her husband Is a miner, but he has been working only part of the time and the family is In destitute circumstances. Four years ago the woman gave birth to a child, which soon died." Complications set in, but no physician was called, the woman trying to care for herself, In order to save expense. The woman has not left her bed since the birth of her child four years ago and her condition Is such that she cannot live more than a few days. The situation at the house was learned by the authorities only by accident. Prompt steps were taken by Mrs. Bertels to cleanse the house, alleviate the sufferings of the woman and food and clothing for the family^ Former Councilman James Munley, of Searle street, is having anything but a pleasant experience with city contracting. Mr. Munley was some tiime ago awarded a contract for the sewering of Vine street. His bid was $788.80. Mr. Munley started to fulfill his contract but had scarcely started work when he struck rock. Within a week after excavating was commenced giant powder was brought into play and it has been In almost constant use since. As the work proceeds the rock is found in greater quantities and in places ,lt has been necessary for him to blast to a depth of several feet. The sewer requires some deep digging on account of the heavy pitch o fthe road In places and this 'has added to the difficulty of the work. In addition to his other troubles Mr. Munley was the victim of the heavy rain of a few days ago, which filled much of the excavation and made it necessary to do a part of the work twice. It has been estimated by competent judges that Mr. Munley's loss will amount to several hundred dollars. Mr. Munley has no redress for his difficulties. The contract which he executed called specifically for a total price and all the bids were made out on that basis. 1 .lot ladies' ribbed 10c vests reduced one-half, now 5c. Corsets worth 50c, 75c and |1 now 45c. Open work linen stand covers and pillow shams, a large line from 25c. 1 lot cotton batts, the large 8c size, sale price 5c. ' 1 lot 20c 8unbonnets, neatly trimmed, your choice now 10c. Fiendish Suffering Men's and boys' fancy shirts, worth 39c and 48c, all nice and clean now 25c. The storeroom at 95 North Main has been leased to Cohen two young men from Philadelphia, \who will take possession next week. They will occupy the place with a custom tailoring and clothing busi- Is often caused by sores, ulcers and cancers, that eat a way your skin. Wm. Bedell, of Flat Rock, Mich., says: "I have used Bucklen's Arnica Salve, for ulcers, sores and cancers. It is the best healing dressing I ever found." Soothes and heals cuts, burns and scalds. 25c at Wm. C. Price's, Chas. Waters' and Geo. D. Stroh's, West Pittaton, drug stores; guaranteed. Ladles' gingham aprons from 10a Soothing anil Cooling. The salve that heals without a scar Is DeWltt's Witch Hazel Salve. No remedy effects such speedy relief. It draws out Inflammation, soothes, cools and heals all cuts, burns and bruises. A sure cure for pilea and skin diseases. DeWltt's is the only genuine Witch Haxle Salve. Beware of counterfeits they are dangerous. Sold by T, J. Yates. ' ness. tie MAGNET, Fine Line of New llueldngs juRt received; also new line of handbags. Clara Wagner's, 28 S. Main St. Nothing too difllcult for us in the repair line. GARRISON. 3? S. Main St. We (Jive Red Slur Stamps with all purchases. Full supply fresh meats. HALLOCK'S. j. Lowest price on fresh meat. Fine home killed cattle. CHICAGO CASH MEAT MARKET. Houses and lota for sale on monthly installments. O. B. Thompson. |
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